Explore the Family Name Gordo
The meaning of Gordo
Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from gordo ‘fat’ (from Late Latin gurdus, of uncertain origin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gordo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gordo has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,665th among all surnames but jumped to 45,804th by 2010. This represents an increase in popularity of approximately 5.88 percent. The number of people bearing the surname also grew during this time period. In 2000, there were 407 individuals with the surname Gordo, and by 2010, this number had increased to 466, signifying a 14.5% growth. As a proportion of the population per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname Gordo also rose slightly from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #45,804 | 5.88% |
| Count | 407 | 466 | 14.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gordo
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While in 2000, approximately 24.08% of Gordos identified as White, this percentage decreased to 16.74% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Gordo population increased from 48.16% to 56.87% over the same decade. There was also a modest increase in those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races. In contrast, the percentage of Gordos who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped slightly from 9.34% to 8.8%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native went from 16.71% to 14.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.16% | 56.87% | 18.09% |
| White | 24.08% | 16.74% | -30.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 16.71% | 14.59% | -12.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.34% | 8.8% | -5.78% |
| Black | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |